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Welder and Flame Cutter
Occupation Code: 7212
Alternative title: Fabricator
Job description and duties
Welders and Flame Cutters cut, shape and join metal plates and pipes together to construct structures, equipment and machinery. A Welder and Flame Cutter is typically expected to:
• Analyse and understand plans and drawings
• Arrange parts prior to assembly
• Operate power tools
• Monitor and regulate gas valves
• Weld metal parts by the method of welding required, including oxy-acetylene gas welding, manual metal arc welding and metal inert gas welding
• Mix and apply protective coatings to materials
• Carry out quality control testing including
examining materials for defects
• Dismantle metal assemblies
Work environment
Welders and Flame Cutters may work in a variety of industries including building and construction, manufacturing, transport and ship repair.
Welders and Flame Cutters typically work on a full-time basis. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines. Additionally, Welders and Flame Cutters may choose to work on a self- employed basis.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although Welders and Flame Cutters may learn the trade while on-the-job, formal training programmes include:
• Diploma in Welding and Fabrication (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
• Advanced Diploma in Welding and Fabrication (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
Additionally, short courses focusing on specific types of welding include:
• Basic Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA) • Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA)
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
• Oxy-Acetylene Welding
• Tungstan Inert Gas Welding (TIG)
• Gas Tungstan Arc Welding (GTAW)
Number of employees (2017)
418
Share of foreigners (2017)
24%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+18%
Median Pay (per annum)
€15,900
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